Making Positive Choices Toward a Healthier YouPlan of Work
Bath County CES
Title:
Making Positive Choices Toward a Healthier You
MAP:
4-H Family and Consumer Sciences
Agents Involved:
Terence Clemons
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Youth Development Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
Situation:
In a 2012 Kids Count County Report, 41% of youth males are obese and 30% of youth females are obese. Bath County also has 1,714 children using Medicaid Program. Bath County School District reports that 72% of School Aged Youth are on free or reduced lunch program. With these alarming numbers education and sources are critical to combat obesity, poor or dangerous lifestyle choices and other factors that affect Bath County youth everyday.
Long-Term Outcomes:
Youth live longer healthier lives
Medical expenses per youth are reduced
Youth reduce the risks of heart disease, risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, forms of cancers, and other health related illnesses
Intermediate Outcomes:
Youth increase level of activity
Youth eat healthier diets that incorporate all 5 food groups of My Plate
Participants are aware of health risk/situations and seek medical help when needed
Initial Outcomes:
Participants are introduced and learn how to use My Plate information for meal planning
Participants will learn the health risks associated with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease
Participants will understand the importance of daily exercise
Evaluation:
Long-Term Outcome: Obesity rates will decrease from youth involvement in 4-H programming
Indicator: Improved diet and health monitoring practices
Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Timeline: Year Round
Intermediate Outcome: Youth have participated, identified, and share information learned through programming
Indicator: Increase participation in health focused initiatives
Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Timeline: Year Round
Initial Outcome: Youth can explain the benefits of a healthier lifestyle
Indicator: Pre and Post Assessments
Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Timeline: Year Round
Learning Opportunities:
Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens
Project or Activity: Various Day or Overnight Camp Settings
Content or Curriculum: Spark After School, SNAP Resources, Power of Produce Program
Inputs:4-H Council, volunteers, school teachers and administrators, grant sources, and county agents
Date: Beginning to the end of program year
Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens
Project or Activity: Shooting Sports
Content or Curriculum: Shooting Sports Guidelines
Inputs: Shooting Sports Coaches, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers
Date: Beginning to the end of program year
Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens
Project or Activity: Healthy Eating Programs, Day Camps
Content or Curriculum: SNAP-ED, Super Star Chef
Inputs:4-H Council, Volunteers, School Teachers and Administrators, grant sources, and county agents
Date: Beginning to the end of program year
Audience: High School Youth in Life Skills Class
Project or Activity: Cooking Lessons and Healthy Choices Lessons
Content: 4-H Foods Curriculum, 4-H Microwave Cooking Curriculum, My Plate, SNAP Ed Resources
Inputs: Extension Agent, School Teachers
Date: Fall and Spring of School Year
Audience: Court Appointed or Diversion Youth
Project or Activity: Conflict Resolution, Job Preparedness, Food Preparation & Nutrition
Content: Conflict Resolution, Bullying, The World of Work, Jump Start for Job Seekers, Super Star Chef, Cooking Series
Inputs: Extension Agent, Court Designated Workers
Date: Year Round
Success Stories
Power of Produce At the Bath County Farmers Market
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
According to the Kentucky Kids Project report from 2016, 24.2 percent of youth in Bath County lived in food insecure homes. Also, Kentucky is currently the 12th highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 15.6 percent of adolescents were overweight, whereas 17.6 percent were obese. In addition to this information, the study conducted a survey to see how much fruit and vegetable children consumed the previous seve
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4-H After School Club Develops Skills & Goals
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
5 Years ago, Bath County Schools Administration, Parents, and youth echoed statements similar to such, "Not all students play basketball, football or other sports, we need an after school club for students who don't play them sports." "These students can be part of something to build confidence, belong, and stay out of trouble after school". Through collaboration with Bath County Middle School, B. C. M. S. Family Resource Center, and Bath County 4-H a club was forme
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